Learn Arabic, Free Mini Course with Storyinteracters

Name: Learn Arabic, Free Mini Course with Storyinteracters
Rating: 4.5 (29 reviews)

Start your language journey with our FREE introductory course!

Created byMikael Jamin

Last updated 2/2024

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What you'll learn

Students will know how Arabic script works but will realise that you do not need the script to communicate.
Students will be able to introduce themselves and ask for someone’s name.
Students will be able to count to 15
Students will know polite forms and essential travel vocabulary to communicate their basics needs (restaurants, shops, directions)

Course content

1 section • 15 lectures • 45m total length

Introduction "I want to learn Arabic: Where do I start?”2:14
In this introduction video we explain why Storyinteracters.com is the best place to start on your Arabic journey and what you will find on our website.
Which Arabic shall I learn?4:15
In this video we advise you on the different types of Arabic found in the Arab world and which one you should study according to your needs. We also explain why we chose to concentrate on spoken Arabic from the Levantine variety.
Is Arabic difficult to learn?3:28
In this video we weigh the pro and con argument on the perceived difficulty or Arabic when compared to other languages.
How to learn Arabic quickly or quicker?4:32
This video shows that the Storyinteracters method is based on research and what principles it is based on to get fast results.
Arabic Alphabet Basics4:25
This is a brief overview of Arabic script for those of you who know fairly little about it. We don’t use the Arabic script in our full course, so click on it if you are curious or feel free to skip it if you just want to communicate!
Our writing system5:18
This video shows you how we represent spoken Arabic in the Roman script (‘English letters’) and why we chose certain numbers to represent certain sounds.Our rationale is to remove the obstacles and get you to directly and quickly access the language.
Greetings 1 – Saying Hello2:53
In this video we give you 4 ways of saying hello and give you a little drill to give you a flavour of our full course, with the help of our favourite animojis!
Greetings 2 – How to say goodbye2:05
In this video we give you 3 ways of saying goodbye according to the level of formality as well as some cultural advice when you greet Arabic speakers.
Other polite phrases and expressions2:11
This video provides you with polite phrases and expressions used in everyday interactions which will be very practical if you travel (please, excuse me, sorry etc.).
Introducing Yourself and asking for someone’s name1:55
This video does just what it says on the tin! We also give you a little animoji drill to practice!
Asking “How are you?” and telling how we feel.2:21
This video will teach you how to ask how someone is and express your state of mind/health. Again, you will be able to practise this straight away with a drill!
Numbers and Counting1:57
This video will familiarise you with numbers 1-15. But get your joggers on, we are going to the gym!
Shopping and Ordering Food2:39
We will learn how to ask for the price of an item and barter a little! We will ask for food and drinks, adding ‘please’ to be polite!
Asking for Directions3:53
We end this minicourse by giving you the simple tools you may need when traveling like asking for places and directions. You will have a little dialogue to listen to and then practise yourself!
Conclusion and Last cultural tips0:54
Now you have started your Arabic journey, this video explains your next step to success in learning Arabic!

Requirements

No pre-requisites, this is for total beginners and we don't teach Arabic letters so you can access Arabic straight away!!

Description

Immerse yourself in the Arabic language with our innovative 15-video course at Storyinteracters, meticulously designed for beginners and curious minds alike. Starting with an introduction to our platform, we clarify why it’s the perfect springboard into your Arabic learning journey. We help you navigate through the dialects of the Arab world, selecting the most suitable for your needs, with a special focus on spoken Levantine Arabic for its practicality.

We examine the challenges of learning Arabic, offering insights and methods proven to expedite your learning process. Our course bypasses the traditional Arabic script in favor of a Romanized system, simplifying your path to immediate verbal communication. From the basics of greetings and farewells, imbued with cultural understanding, to the courtesy of polite expressions, this course primes you for genuine interaction in Arabic-speaking contexts.

Introducing yourself, inquiring about well-being, and expressing personal sentiments are all part of the curriculum, alongside interactive drills using engaging animojis to solidify your skills. We extend your vocabulary with numbers and counting in an energetic session that takes you virtually to the gym.

Navigate daily scenarios with ease as you learn to shop, order food, and even haggle, all in Arabic. Embark on a traveler's adventure with practical phrases for asking directions, ensuring you’re travel-ready. Our course culminates with a conclusion that offers cultural insights and outlines your next steps in the language learning journey.

With Storyinteracters, you will not just learn Arabic; you will embrace it in all its cultural richness, setting you on a path of discovery that goes beyond words.

Who this course is for:

People who don’t know where to start with learning Arabic (e.g. which dialect should I choose). People who want to communicate rapidly and efficiently, without the need for the Arabic script. People who are worried that Arabic is a difficult language to learn...It's not!